STRAWBERRY BISCUIT SHORTCAKE

Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake image

It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew or baked beans. My favorite was when she served them like this-topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream! -Elaine Gagnon, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
4 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3 tablespoons milk until a thick batter forms. , Drop four mounds of batter onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining milk. , Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Layer biscuits with berries and whipped cream in small bowls or on dessert plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.